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RESOLUTION NO. 19R-02-30: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN GARY MONROE AND THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL; APPROVING PAYMENT BY THE CITY TO RESOLVE THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM IN THE TOTAL WASHOUT SETTLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $437,500.00 INCLUSIVE OF ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS AND BENEFITS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA).
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Request Action:
Approve a settlement agreement with Gary Monroe.
Need:
Approval is needed for settlement agreements exceeding a certain value.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
Approve a settlement agreement for a worker's compensation claim involving Gary Monroe which included neck/back fusion as full and final settlement of all claims.
Attachments:
None.
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Total washout settlement amount for value of all benefits and payouts in the amount of $437,500.00.
Estimated Time for Presentation:
Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes
Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas
Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing
Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity
[ ] Improves City efficiency [ ] Increase use of Information Technology
[ ] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live